Firefighters knocked down a building fire at the Bartholomew Park pool near Mueller; crews are searching for hot spots and nearby streets remain blocked.

Police say cellphone and vehicle data tied a man arrested in Manor to multiple church burglaries across the Austin area.

An 82-year-old man is missing from St. David's South Austin Medical Center; a Silver Alert has been issued and authorities released his description and last-known location.

Austin sues Pour Choices bar for persistent criminal activities, including drug and underage drinking offenses. The city may cut utilities or terminate the lease if not resolved.

Austin ISD unveils Wooten Elementary's modernization, the first of many funded by a $2.4 billion bond, despite district-wide budget issues and potential school closures.

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas VFW Mid-Winter conference, praising veterans and highlighting legislative support for them, including a tax exemption and funding for ibogaine trials.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directs investigations into potential Medicaid fraud to protect the program and its beneficiaries, emphasizing taxpayer and healthcare service integrity.

Procurement for Austin's Phase 1 light rail moved forward Friday as ATP opened bids for design and construction. Officials say construction could begin in 2027 while financing fights continue.

An Austin trans‑owned label says the FDA warned its Bareskin binders may be medical devices; founders call the timing deliberate as they negotiate with regulators.

Bertram Mayor Michael Dickinson will resign effective Jan. 21 for health reasons. Mayor Pro‑Tem John Baladez will run city business until the May election.

Austin Parks plans prescribed burns on the east side of Lake Walter E. Long to reduce wildfire risk and restore prairie. Expect visible smoke near SH 130 and FM 973.

Metal straps bolted into Brazos Street planters sparked online alarm and prompted a city investigation into an apparently unpermitted installation.

Santa Rita Ranch sold 483 new homes in 2025 and ranked No. 29 nationally, driven by a mix of housing options, schools and resort‑style amenities. The Liberty Hill community remains Austin’s top‑selling master‑planned neighborhood.